Miami Dolphins
Dan Carpenter - #5 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/25/1985 |
| Birthplace | Helena, MT |
| College | Montana |
| Years played | 6 |
Reports: Parcells moves out of Dolphins office
Bill Parcells cleaned out his office but is still a consultant for the Dolphins, according to multiple reports. Parcells is no longer involved in day-to-day decisions.
Dolphins dominate battle of trenches in win over Pack
The Dolphins' domination of the Packers in the trenches on both offense and defense Sunday is a promising sign for a team that is facing a difficult five-game stretch.
Dolphins release ILB Carpenter after another special-teams miscue
The Dolphins had their third special-teams-related cut of the season on Monday, releasing veteran ILB Bobby Carpenter.
Thanks to Marshall, Henne living up to fantasy hype
Dolphins QB Chad Henne was one of the position's top fantasy sleepers heading into 2010, and he finally has begun to show why the past few weeks.
Reports: Dolphins WR Bess signs two-year extension
Dolphins WR Davone Bess has had a pretty good weekend. He caught a TD in the 'Fins' overtime win over the Packers in Week Six and reportedly became the highest-paid slot receiver in the NFL.
Carpenter FG in OT lifts Dolphins past Pack 23-20
The Dolphins pounced on the injury-riddled Green Bay Packers, wearing out a patchwork defense before Dan Carpenter kicked a 44-yard game-winning field goal for a 23-20 overtime victory on Sunday.
Will Dolphins hire another Parcells?
Bill Parcells, who's just a consultant for the Dolphins after having passed complete control to Jeff Ireland, can leave the team at any time with a hefty paycheck. What does that mean for the organization when he leaves?
Dolphins' transition to youth hurt special teams
The Dolphins may need to look to their starters to help fix special-teams miscues.
Dolphins waive/injured DL Dotson
The Dolphins announced Wednesday evening that they have waived/injured DL Lionel Dotson.
Firing Bonamego not an instant cure for Dolphins' special teams
Firing special-teams coach John Bonamego will not cure all of the Dolphins' problems.
Patriots able to lean on special teams, not Brady's arm, for win
The Patriots didn't need their offense to carry them to victory Monday night, thanks to a special-teams clinic.
Dolphins fire special-teams coach Bonamego
The Dolphins have fired special-teams coach John Bonamego following the unit's horrible performance on Monday night.
Special teams leads Pats past Dolphins 41-14
Patrick Chung blocked two kicks and returned an interception for a touchdown, and the Patriots scored twice on special teams, including a 103-yard kickoff return by Brandon Tate, to beat the hapless Dolphins 41-14 on Monday night.
Monday-night game inactives
LB Shawn Crable is among the Patriots' inactive players for their Monday night game against the Dolphins, while ILB Channing Crowder is the key Miami inactive.
Patriots play 'respect' card
In the most recent issue of the team-owned "Patriots Football Weekly," all nine "experts" chose the Dolphins to win Monday night. ESPNBoston's Mike Reiss wrote that, according to players, Belichick drew their attention to the lack of faith from ...
PLAYER NEWS
Carpenter is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.|||||||
Carpenter hurt his right groin in practice Thursday and was limited in Friday's workout.
Carpenter hit five field goals for a second straight game Sunday in a win over the bengals.|||||||
The five field goals were the second-most by a Dolphins kicker—Olindo Mare(notes) made six against New England in 1999. The 54-yarder tied for third-longest in team history—Pete Stoyanovich made them from 59 and 58 yards. Carpenter is the ninth kicker since 1950 to make 10 field goals in back-to-back games, according to STATS LLC. No kicker has more.
Carpenter hit a 38-yard field goal with 38 seconds remaining as Miami defeated Oakland 17-15 on Sunday.|||||||
Carpenter has made all 24 extra points and missed only two of 15 field-goal attempts this season.